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Lydia Hochstetler 1820–1887

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia Hochstetler in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Apr 1820 · Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Died 28 Nov 1887 · Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America
Father Henry J Hochstetler Sr
Mother Sarah D Yoder
Siblings David H Hochstetler, Leah Hochstetler, Manasses H Hochstetler, Mary Hochstetler, Moses H Hochstetler, Noah H Hochstetler, Samuel Hochstetler, Sarah Hochstetler, Susanna Hochstetler

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
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Biography

The story of Lydia Hochstetler began in 1820 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA. Lydia Hochstetler passed away in 1887 in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1820
Birth of Lydia Hochstetler in Elk Lick, Somerset, Pennsylvania
Birth
1820
Birth of Lydia Hochstetler in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
Birth
1887
Death of Lydia Hochstetler in Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Hochstetler

This ancestor line traces from Wahlern, Bern, Switzerland (1579) to Nappanee, Elkhart, Indiana, USA (1820) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia Hochstetler (1820–1887) was born in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA and died in Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 7 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lydia Hochstetler's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Hochstetler PTP
1820–1887
Nappanee, Elkhart County, Indiana, USA
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Lydia Hochstetler's Descendants

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Lydia Hochstetler PTP 1820–1887